Ben Briscoe
Question:64 Mr. Briscoe asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the preparations, if any, he has made to allow for the changes in duty free regulations in 1999; the discussions, if any, he has had with Aer Lingus in this regard; his views on whether the acquisition of a 40 per cent stake in Birmingham International Airport by Aer Rianta is sound in view of that airport's high dependence on duty free revenue; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17598/96]